Alternation

/ˈɒl.tə(ɹ).ˌneɪ.ʃən/

Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:14 pts11 letters
Definition of Alternation

noun

  1. The reciprocal succession of (normally two) things in time or place; the act of following and being followed by turns; alternate succession, performance, or occurrence

    "alternation between night shifts and day shifts"

  2. The response of the congregation speaking alternately with the minister.
  3. Ablaut.
  4. A pattern by which more than one construct is possible, as with "Alice cooked Bob dinner" and "Alice cooked dinner for Bob".

    "dative alternation; locative alternation"

  5. The "inclusive or" truth function.
Anagrams of Alternation

No exact anagrams found for "alternation". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "alternation" and rearranging:

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Alternation"

Alternation is a 11-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Alternation" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "alternation" is a medium-scoring word.